BMS 460 Lecture Notes - Bacteremia, Achlorhydria, Pancreatic Juice
26 Apr 2014
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Liver can give rise to tumors, but it is even more often involved by tumor metastases (because the liver receives blood from two sources) most often related to primary tumors of gi tract, lungs, and breast. Worldwide, it is probably the most common human malignant. Extremely rare but has been associated with vinyl chloride. Are of limited clinical significance; >90% have been associated with oral contraceptives. Pancreatic cancer live 5-7 years after diagnosis. Secretin, a hormone from si mucosa, stimulates duct cells (secrete bicarbonate) Cholecystokinin (cck), a hormone from si mucosa, stimulates exocrine cells (secrete enzymes) During embryologic development, the ventral and dorsal pancreatic buds may become abnormally fused. Newborns: projective vomiting in the first few days of life. Adults: a very rare cause of chronic pancreatitis. The annulus is often a flat band of pancreatic tissue completely encircling the second portion of the duodenum. Acinar secretions are enzyme-rich secretions that provide the enzymes necessary for digestion.
